Tag: Metuchen

  • Falcons still a top GMC team despite tougher competition

    Falcons still a top GMC team despite tougher competition

    By Jimmy Allinder St. Joseph Up until a few years ago, the Saint Joseph High School of Metuchen lacrosse team had to venture outside the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) in order to play competitive matches. Those days are long gone. Due to the explosion of recreation programs that have infused high school teams with players…

  • Earth Day Celebration set for April 23 in Metuchen

    Earth Day Celebration set for April 23 in Metuchen

    Metuchen will hold an Earth Day Celebration from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. on April 23. Join the Metuchen Recreation Commission, Environmental Commission and Metuchen Public Works in a community clean up of Kentnor Park, corner of Kentnor Street and Middlesex Ave. If the turnout is large, other park assignments will be scheduled. Bring work gloves, rakes…

  • Spring lecture series program set for April 23

    Spring lecture series program set for April 23

    The Annual Spring Lecture Series, sponsored by Iota Lambda Chapter of Alpha Pi Chi National Sorority, Inc., will serve as the host to guest speaker Reggie Johnson, president, Metuchen-Edison NAACP, on the topic of “Election — 2016” from 1-3 p.m. April 23 at Piscataway Public Library, Westergard Branch, 20 Murray Ave., Piscataway. There will be…

  • First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen hosting dinner April 24

    First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen hosting dinner April 24

    The First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen is having a fellowship meal on April 24 at 5 p.m. in the church’s social center/dining room, 270 Woodbridge Ave., Metuchen. A church service will be held at 6 p.m. in the all-purpose room after dinner. Reservations are not necessary. The dinner is open to anyone who needs a…

  • Service set for April 16 in Metuchen

    Service set for April 16 in Metuchen

    Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen, will hold a special Family Service for children in grades K-7 and their parents on April 16. The sixth graders will chant Torah, and learning will take place to help the children and adults better understand the service. Lunch will be served after services, and children in grades 2-7…

  • Tech help sessions available at Metuchen Public Library

    Tech help sessions available at Metuchen Public Library

    Do you have questions about your tablet or e-reader? Do you have troubles downloading ebooks, eaudiobooks, or other electronic resources? The Metuchen Public Library can help. Tech Help Sessions will be held on Tuesday evenings, from 7-8 p.m. on April 19 and May 24. Learn basic applications or features on your tablet and how to…

  • In the service

    In the service

    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brandon A. Kessler graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn…

  • Metuchen Public Library offering computer classes on Saturdays

    Metuchen Public Library offering computer classes on Saturdays

    Metuchen Public Library is offering basic computer classes to people who needs computer and other assistance. Classes will be held on Saturdays from 2-3:30 p.m. April 23 will be Words 2010 Basics; this course will cover creating, editing, saving and printing documents, basic document formatting, editing and proofreading, and template use. May 7 will be…

  • Register now to participate in the May 22 Metuchen Spring Street Fair

    Register now to participate in the May 22 Metuchen Spring Street Fair

    Craftspeople, artists, performers and food and retail vendors are invited to register for the 2016 Metuchen Spring Street Fair, held in downtown Metuchen from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 22. Sponsored by the Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce, Metuchen Spring Street Fair draws more than 30,000 visitors to this swinging street soirée in downtown…